WWE SmackDown (September 18, 2026) - Preview, start time & where to watch
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Cody Rhodes returns on SmackDown after SNME loss.
The upcoming September 18 installment of Friday Night SmackDown will kick off the Money in the Bank qualifying matches on the Blue brand, as two spots in both matches have been filled by qualifiers in the past two editions of Raw.
Live from the Hilliard Center in Corpus Christi, Texas, the show will also feature the return of Cody Rhodes. The show is also anticipated to address the shocking title change last week when Sami Zayn defeated CM Punk to regain the Undisputed title.
Ahead of this Friday’s show, let us now take a look at the full and detailed preview for WWE SmackDown, including the match card, timings, and telecast details.
Announced for WWE SmackDown (September 18, 2026)
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- The newly crowned Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn to appear
- Cody Rhodes’ sit-down interview
- Alexa Bliss vs Jade Cargill vs Jacy Jayne – Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifying match
- CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, Tiffany Stratton, Gunther & Trick Williams are listed as featured superstars
Cody Rhodes’ sit-down interview & Sami Zayn’s appearance
After the loss against Randy Orton at SNME in his hometown of Atlanta on Sunday, Cody Rhodes was absent from last week’s SmackDown in Mexico City.
Rhodes is now confirmed to return on this Friday’s show, with Michael Cole scheduled to conduct a sit-down interview with him. This segment will mark his first appearance on WWE TV since the loss and will set the tone for how the feud will continue.
On the other hand, after finally regaining the Undisputed title last week, the newly crowned Champion Sami Zayn will appear live this Friday.
Money in the Bank qualifying matches
As noted, the qualifying matches for the men’s and women’s Money in the Bank, which kicked off on last Monday’s Raw, will continue on this week’s SmackDown.
Bron Breakker and Je’Von Evans have qualified for the men’s MITB match, while Sol Ruca and Lola Vice have secured the first two spots in the women’s MITB match. The third spot is now up for grabs this Friday.
Alexa Bliss, Jade Cargill and Jacy Jayne will battle in a triple threat match. The competitors will look to secure the third spot in the women’s MITB match.
WWE SmackDown Start Time & Telecast Details
| Country | Time | Telecast |
|---|---|---|
| United States, Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico | 08 PM ET / 07 PM CT / 05 PM PT (Friday) | USA Network |
| Canada | 08 PM ET (Friday) | Netflix |
| United Kingdom & Ireland | 01 AM BST (Saturday) | Netflix |
| India | 05:30 AM IST (Saturday) | Netflix |
| Bangladesh | 06:00 AM BST (Saturday) | Netflix |
| Saudi Arabia | 03:00 AM AST (Saturday) | Netflix |
| Australia | 10:00 AM AEST / 11:00 AM AEDT (Saturday) | Netflix |
| France | 02:00 AM CET (Saturday) | Netflix |
| Brazil | 9:00 PM BRT (Friday) | Netflix |
| Mexico | 06:00 PM CST (Friday) | Netflix |
| Singapore | 08:00 AM SGT (Saturday) | Netflix |
| China | 08:00 AM CST (Saturday) | iQIYI |
| Nigeria | 01:00 AM WAT (Saturday) | SuperSport & Showmax |
| South Africa | 02:00 AM SAST (Saturday) | SuperSport & Showmax |
| Germany | 02:00 AM CET (Saturday) | ProSieben Maxx |
| Japan | 09:00 AM JST (Saturday) | Abema |
| Italy | 02:00 AM CET (Saturday) | Netflix |
When and where will this week’s edition of SmackDown take place?
The September 18 edition of WWE SmackDown will air live from the Hilliard Center
Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
When and where will Money in the Bank 2026 take place?
Money in the Bank 2026 is set for October 10, 2026, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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